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William Pearce Obituary
McFall Pearce
Greenville
William "Mac" McFall Pearce, 63, husband of Sidney Query Pearce, passed away on September 29, 2014. He was greatly loved and respected by his family, friends, colleagues, and community. His kindness, easy-going nature, and humor touched the lives of everyone that he knew.
Born and raised in Greenville, he was the son of James Tribble Pearce and the late Ellis Anderson Pearce "Kit".
Mr. Pearce was an alumnus of Greenville High School and The University of South Carolina. He was most recently serving as the President and CEO of Performance Food Service, located in Richmond, VA. His career in the food service industry began over 40 years ago with PYA/Monarch, Inc., where he eventually led the company as President and CEO. He went on to become the President and CEO of Spartan Foods before joining Performance Food Service in 2008. Mr. Pearce also served on the board of directors for The Urban League of the Upstate, The Bon Secours Greenville Health System, and the Greenville Hope Harvest Food Bank, where his leadership and devotion changed countless lives in the greater Greenville community. He was also a dedicated supporter of the University of South Carolina School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management. He was an avid outdoorsman, photographer, and motorcycle rider.
Surviving in addition to his wife of 39 years are his son, James McFall Pearce, and his wife, Sarah, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and his daughter, Sara Ellis Pearce, of Greenville. Additionally, he is survived by his father, James Tribble Pearce; his sister, Margaret Ellis Pearce; his brother, James Tribble Pearce, Jr.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Pearce was predeceased by his mother, Ellis Anderson Pearce "Kit". A memorial service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2310 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC on Thursday, October 2nd, 2014 at 1 PM.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone that has expressed their condolences and been a part of Mac's life.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Harvest Hope Food Bank Greenville Branch, 2818 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC 29611; University of South Carolina School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management, 701 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29208; The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, 717 South Marshall Street, Suite 105B, Winston Salem, NC 27101; or the charity of one's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Pearce
Robert Stockton
March 5, 2022
Drove by the Food Pantry a couple days ago and just had a flood of memories.
Gary Thomas
October 10, 2014
One of the finest Gentlemen I have ever known. His honesty, integrity, and leadership will be forever emblazened on my heart. Thanks Mac for setting an example for me and having the patience with me at PYA that made me the man and leader I am today. My heart is broken but my spirit will see you again. All my love to the entire Pearce Family.
October 9, 2014
We were very saddened to hear of Mac's passing. We send our sincerest condolences and prayers to the Pearce family.
Teri and Louis Piancone
Roma Food
October 6, 2014
My heart goes out to the Pearce family during this very sad time. Mac was always kind and thoughtful to everyone. He will be sorely missed.
Gary Rose
October 6, 2014
One of the classiest gentlemen I have ever met! I am humbled to have been blessed by the opportunity to work for and with him. A true "difference maker" in the industry and in life.
Vince Daniels
October 6, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with Mac's family, friends and PFG. He was a great man with great perspective and will be sorely missed. God bless.
Rick Ware
October 5, 2014
I have not seen Mac in many years, but always knew him to be a most thoughtful fellow and a good man. My sympathies to sister Ellis and his family.
Rick Mier
October 3, 2014
To Mac's Family & Friends,
Throughout the years in the Food Service business I have had the pleasure to be in his company a number of times. In his quiet way, I always found Mac to be one of the nicest, most genuine and personable individuals I have met in the Food Service Industry (and what a baseball fan!). He will be missed at industry events, but his legacy will live on in our hearts and memories for many years to come.
Please know that I send this with deepest respect and sympathy.
Kim Roberts
October 3, 2014
Our deepest condolences on this sad news. Mac was the nicest person you could ever meet or work for. He will truly be missed by all.
John Millard
October 3, 2014
Mac played a unique, important, and lasting role in my life. He was my first boss when I joined PYA Monarch/Sara Lee in the Texas division that Mac was running and he was my last boss and presided over my retirement 15 years later as President and CEO of PYA/Monarch. His professional guidance, support and friendship was an important factor in my personal success during those 15 years. I am now and will always be grateful for the role Mac played in my life. He made such a difference while he was here. I can only surmise that God felt he needed him in Heaven more that he was needed here.
John R Millard
Rick Mullen
October 3, 2014
Mac, we grew up together in the industry we loved so much. I will always cherish remember the days working side by side with you at PYA. My condolences to the entire Pearce family.
Rick Mullen
Hillshire Farm & Kahn's Foodservice
1972-2005
Steve McCalla
October 2, 2014
I am truly saddened to hear about Mac. Thinking about him now brings back a lot of old memories.... all good ones.
Lynn Stevenson Smith
October 2, 2014
I knew Mac at GHS. Even though I was a year ahead of him, he always smiled and spoke to me every time we happen to see each other. I really liked him and enjoyed getting to know him. I am sorry to hear of his passing and his family will be in my prayers.
Robert and Teresa Kropp
October 2, 2014
Our deepest condolences on Mac's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Pearce family.
Tracy & Milan Bazon
October 2, 2014
MAC, you will be missed! A genuinely nice guy with great motorcycle skills. Although it's going to be awhile before I ride again (due to multiple surgeries repairing torn shoulder tendons), my wife and I will surely miss riding with you.
To the family, you all are in our hearts and prayers.
Sincerely, Tracy & Milan Bazon
Philip Ross
October 2, 2014
I think Mary Ashmore and Debbie Turner said it just right speaking of Mac who was a classmate of ours at Hughes Jr. High. Thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Mac.
October 2, 2014
My Prayers are with the Pearce Family during these most difficult circumstances. May God be with you and comfort you now and especially through the days ahead.
God Bless,
Frank Wullenwaber
Indiana Packers Corporation
October 2, 2014
The staff of ACE Bakery send our deepest condolences to Mac's family and to the staff of PFG. In celebration of his life we have made a donation to the Greenville Harvest Hope Food Bank.
Nelson Kessler
October 2, 2014
My memories of Mac go way back to when we were children. A great guy! RIP, Mac.
SaBrina Shuford
October 2, 2014
My prayers go out to the Pearce family at this difficult time! I am so honored that I was able to work with and know such a very kind, caring man as Mac Pearce. He always had a great warm smile and spoke to you by name! I know he will be missed by many!!!
May God bless you and yours!
SaBrina (Rhodes) Shuford
Stacie Turner
October 2, 2014
My prayers are with the Pearce family during this difficult time. May God have his healing arms around all of you. Mac was a wonderful man and will be missed by many.
Cliff Cole
October 2, 2014
Sidney,
Mac was one of the really genuine people I ever met. He treated everyone equally in a kind and gentle manner.
If only the rest of the world operated the same way. His passing is a great loss. God Bless you all.
Annette & David Amory
October 2, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to the Pearce family. We're holding you close in our thoughts.
With Love,
The Amory Family
Mary Ashmore
October 2, 2014
Mac's presence was always welcomed as a positive reminder of what is right. . .
Tom Higgins
October 2, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Pearce family at this difficult time. Mac thought me a lot about the foodservice business and he will be missed by all of us that he touched at PYA/Monarch.
Scott Kraner
October 2, 2014
So sorry to hear about Mac. He had the utmost respect of everybody in the FoodService industry. He will be greatly missed.
margaret lee
October 1, 2014
A True Southern Gentleman...
a great loss to our community. Surely he is with the Lord! My deepest sympathy to his wife and children whom he loved greatly!!
Peter Ottati
October 1, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Pearce family and to all of those who's lives he touched.
I am personally deeply saddened by the news of Mr. Pearce's passing.
He gave me an opportunity to have a career in broad-line foodservice back in 1993 at the PYA/Monarch Charlotte Division that lasted over 20 Years and I will be forever grateful.
Gentleman, leader, visionary, respectful are just a few words that will always be a part of what Mac Pearce stood for.
Rest in peace Mr. Pearce...................you'll be missed.
Dan English
October 1, 2014
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mac..Worked with him in the 70's with PYA/Monarch....was a true gentleman and outstsnding man....he will be missed.
Dan English
Steve Burnett
October 1, 2014
I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MAC. WE WERE GOOD FRIENDS AT GHS AND ROOMED TOGETHER OUR FRESHMAN YEAR AT USC. I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF THE TIMES WE SPENT TOGETHER. I JUST WANTED ALL OF THE PEARCE FAMILY TO KNOW THEY ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Martha Walsh
October 1, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Linda Walker
October 1, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Pearce family in the loss of such a wonderful man. He was one of the nicest men I have had the pleasure of working with. He will be greatly missed by so many. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Tommy Kesterson
October 1, 2014
Sidney,I met Mac when PYA bought our company in Paris,Tn. We became good friends and I will miss chatting with him as we did from time to time.He was a great person and a wonderful gentleman. I am so sorry for your loss and pray God will bless you and your family.
Marion Brazell
October 1, 2014
Sidney: I worked for "Mac" and with him at PYA/Monarch, Columbia. I retired in 1990 and have not had any contact with him in a long time. A fine gentleman and a great person.
May God bless you and yours
John Eccleston
October 1, 2014
Albeit a short time, I had the pleasure of working with Mac. He was extremely nice, comforting, wise and had a terrific demeanor. I have been told by people who knew Mac for many years that he was the quintessential "Southern Gentleman." May God look over your family with comfort and compassion. He has welcomed Mac to his eternal place with a slap on the back for a job well done.
Rusty Parker
October 1, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Just looking at a picture of our little league team the other day. From Augusta Circle thru USC, Mac was always the picture of class.
Diane Taylor Waldrep
October 1, 2014
So very sad to learn of Mac's passing. My deepest sympathy to Sidney, Sara Ellis, McFall, Ellis, Jim and Mr. Pearce. Your loss is great and I know you will miss him. Mac was a wonderful man.
Deborah Jones
October 1, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of Mac's passing, he was a wonderful leader but an even better person. I am so glad I had the opportunity to know him and work with him. Your family will be in my prayers.
October 1, 2014
To the Pearce family, my thoughts & prayers are extended to each of you. I was a customer of PYA & all it's successors for over 40 years, a great company operated by great people.
"Mac" we will miss you on our weekly motorcycle rides, it was great to call you a friend. I find it unbelievable just writing this, sad too sad.
God speed Pal.
Tom Fischer
Red Lodge Montana
Dixon & Kerry Caldwell
October 1, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Hope to be able to attend the service tomorrow.
Debbie Turner
October 1, 2014
I am saddened to hear of Mac's passing. He was truly one of the nicest people. I will always remember his happy smile. Debbie Durham Turner
Edna & Joe Bickett
October 1, 2014
With thoughts and prayers for the family
Louis M. Piancone
October 1, 2014
I extend my sincere condolences to the Pearce Family for the loss of Mac.
He will be remembered as true Gentleman.
With heartfelt sympathy...
goff mcmahon
October 1, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. I remember Mac as a man who always took the time to want to know what what going on in my world. His concern and appreciation for those who worked for him was genuine and heartfelt. He will be missed. God bless your family at this difficult time.
October 1, 2014
So sorry to hear about Mac. We had some good time together at GHS.
Ron Lavender
October 1, 2014
With my deepest sympathy and many prayer for your family during this very differcult and sad time. Mr. Mac was a wonderful man alway had such a good nature and friendly smile every times I had the pleasure to see him when he visit our warehouse in Bateville. He will be missed.
Diane Mathis( Batesville Ms)
October 1, 2014
sorry for your lost it will be hard,I JC was use see three come on Friday,god bless,JC Rosenond,Poinsett Club
Chris Martini
October 1, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Pearce family. Mac was a tremendous person and positive influence to myself and so many others, he will be missed.
October 1, 2014
Our sympathy to the Pearce family for the lost of Mac.I only met Mac one time, what a great human being.He will be missed.
Sincerely
Albert@Nancy Reis (Warren,NJ)
Rick Barrett
October 1, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Pearce family. I had the honor to know and work under the leadership of Mac Pearce with PYA/Momarch for 22 years. One of the most respected leaders I have ever known. All those who have shared his presence on this earth are better having known him. A genuine leader of vision, passion, integrity,and all around true gentlemen.
Forever remembered and respected,
October 1, 2014
I didn't know Mr. Pearce personally, although we are associates from our industry. My prayers, are with the family. They have lost a son, a husband, a father, brother, brother in-law and uncle. A family that has changed for ever. My prayers and thoughts are also with the many friends and co-workers that Mr. Pearce touched in his journey. I pray for comfort and peace as each one leans on the only source that can provide comfort during these days & months ahead. In Christ, JM
Russ Lindsey
October 1, 2014
All of us at JJ Cassone of New York are Very Sorry to hear of the loss of Mac. He was truly the example of a "Southern Gentleman".
Walter Duerr
September 30, 2014
Sorry for your lost, I just know him as as a good buddy to ride. Always careful and a good company! Everybody who rides with him will miss him in the same way...
He will be missed wherever he act.
Glad to ride with you MAC
Walter
Steve& Brenda Lail
September 30, 2014
This is a sad day for the PYA family. I did not know Mr. Pearce very well but in my 18 years of employment with PYA/US Foods I have always tried to keep the high standards of Quality and Service for our customers that I was always told that came from the top. Our condolences to his family and friends. You will be missed but your legacy will live on..
Jerry Baldwin
September 30, 2014
Sidney, Mac was my boss at one time, my mentor and my friend.god bless you and your family. I am devastated I cannot get to the service but my thoughts are with you.
Daniel Oliver
September 30, 2014
My sympathy to the Pearce Family for the loss of Mac. He touched many lives in how he guided PYA/Monarch. I still practice PYA/Monarch's culture of trying to make everyone successful.
Michael Ferguson
September 30, 2014
Dear Sidney and family, Cindy and I send our prayers and condolences to you. Mac and I were friends and business associates for over 37 yeara and also motorcycle riding pals and I will miss him greatly. There is no finer couple than the two of you and I am happy that I was able to spend these many years as a friend.
chris caselnova
September 30, 2014
The Pearce Family
Myself and my family send heartwarming condolences to the Pearce family . I was shocked to learn of Mac's passing . He was one of the nicest individuals i have ever met in the food business. He will be missed .. Godspeed Mac Pearce
Chris Caselnova-- Purchasing PFS ROMA NJ
Nino Del Mauro
September 30, 2014
Our most heartfelt condolences to the Pearce Family at this very sad time . We were very honored to have been in the company of a true Food Service Gentlemen , our prayers are with you.
Sincerely
Nino & Cynthia Del Mauro
Sally Roane Helms
September 30, 2014
Such a huge loss way too soon. Condolences to Mac's family and dear friends.
Charlie Cavalaris
September 30, 2014
Dear Sidney and family, I can't say how sorry I am to hear about Mac. We go back to the 10th grade. All threw life, he is one of the finest men I ever knew. He advanced so many people to create a better life for them and their families, including mine and my family. I'll always have so much respect for him for the way he led his life. God bless you and your beautiful family. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Charlie and Susan Cavalaris
Susan Mullinax
September 30, 2014
Condolences and prayers for your family.
Tom Marchant
September 30, 2014
My sympathy to the family.
Dale Brown
September 30, 2014
Mac was a fine gentleman and I enjoyed having the opportunity to work with him for a short time. He was a true foodservice professional
Mitch Hallford
September 30, 2014
My thoughts and prayers to the family. I am blessed to have known and worked with Mr. Pearce
Kimberly & Steve Broad
September 30, 2014
We are so very sorry for your loss. May the wonderful memories you've made over the years be of comfort at this difficult time. We are lifting you all up in prayer. He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Kimberly & Stephen Broad
Terri Miller
September 30, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time
September 30, 2014
A truly respected and wonderful person- He will be sorely missed, My sincere sympathies to all in your family. You will remain in my prayers. Diana Devlin (Performance Foodservice Maryland)
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